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A BC Ferries Ship Is For Sale & It's Way Cheaper Than A Vancouver Condo Right Now (PHOTOS)

BC Ferries has said goodbye to the Powell River Queen after 58 years of sailing people between Campbell River and Quadra Island.

Locals are torn up about the retirement, but it might not be a forever goodbye for someone willing to fork over around $85,000 to buy the old BC Ferries boat. Given that a condo in Vancouver is going for an average of $766,284, this sounds like a steal.

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A Quick 20-Minute BC Ferries Ride From Vancouver Can Take You To This Adorable Tiny Island

If you're looking for the perfect weekend getaway activity, look no further than this stunning tiny island in B.C.

Bowen Island is only a 20-minute BC Ferries ride from Vancouver, which makes it super easy to get to. There are a ton of activities to check out on the island like hiking, local shops, adorable cafes or restaurants and even cideries.

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I Took A 40-Minute BC Ferries Ride From Vancouver & Spent All Day In A Stunning Small Town

This Essay article is part of a Narcity Media series. The views expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

BC Ferries can take you all around the tiny towns off the coast of Vancouver, and I've taken full advantage this summer. Last weekend I hopped on the BC Ferries route from Horseshoe Bay to the Sunshine Coast and spent all day exploring Gibsons*.

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9 Tiny Islands In BC That Are Perfect For Whale Watching This Summer

B.C. has many tiny islands that are absolutely perfect for trying to catch a glimpse of some whales in the wild. Plus, they are the ideal weekend summer getaway plans since you can take BC Ferries to them.

While the weather is warm, start looking into visiting all these little hidden gem locations and you might even catch yourself seeing some humpback or orca whales along the way.

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This Is The Ultimate BC Ferries Vacation Itinerary For Your Next Long Weekend Trip​

It's almost summer, which means it's time to start planning those BC Ferries vacations to all of the tiny islands off the coast of Vancouver.

BC Ferries has tons of routes that can take you sailing across the ocean, to adorable small towns, peaceful hidden gems, and natural wonders. There's actually so much to choose from that you might have trouble narrowing down your vacation itinerary. Don't worry — this should help.

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